The Polonium plot: Feature documentary
CBC News・2 minutes read
Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with polonium-210 in a London hotel, allegedly orchestrated by former Russian FSB agents Dimitri Kovtun and Andrei Lugovoi. Litvinenko accused Vladimir Putin of ordering his murder, highlighting strained UK-Russian relations and sparking questions about Putin's involvement despite his denial and protection of the suspected killers.
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- Litvinenko's poisoning at the Millennium Hotel in London by former Russian Secret Service agents Dimitri Kovtun and Andrei Lugovoi, who added polonium 210 to his tea, led to strained UK-Russian relations and raised suspicions of Vladimir Putin's involvement due to Litvinenko's history as a whistleblower on corruption and connections to Putin.
- Despite Andrei Lugovoi's denial of involvement and Putin's protection of him, evidence points towards Putin as the mastermind behind Litvinenko's murder, with experts agreeing it couldn't have occurred without Putin's authorization, highlighting the challenges of dealing with a world leader suspected of personal involvement in assassinations, as Western countries, including the US, struggle to address Putin's authoritarian regime and alleged criminal activities.
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Recent questions
Who was Alexander Litvinenko?
A Russian dissident and former secret service agent.
What was the cause of Alexander Litvinenko's death?
Poisoning with highly radioactive polonium 210.
What was the political impact of Alexander Litvinenko's poisoning?
Strained UK-Russian relations and raised questions about Putin's involvement.
What evidence linked Andrei Lugovoi and Dmitry Kovtun to the murder?
Radioactive contamination in London and traced polonium to Moscow.
What was the response of Vladimir Putin to accusations of involvement?
Denied personal involvement and criticized British investigations.
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